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'Media Mavens – 2023: Connect, Learn and Grow' - workshop for women journalists and content creators
Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Chennai is organizing 'Media Mavens – 2023: Connect, Learn and Grow'. This is a workshop designed exclusively for women journalists and content creators, providing them with a unique platform to connect, share their experiences, and gain insights on issues related to their profession.
The workshop aims to bring together women from different backgrounds in the media industry, including print, electronic, radio and digital media. It will provide a platform for participants to learn from each other, develop new skills, and connect with other women who share similar experiences and challenges.
With its theme 'Connect, Learn and Grow', the workshop event promises to be a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women in the media industry to come together, learn from seniors, and network with their peers. The workshop will feature interactive sessions, keynote speeches, and panel discussions, covering a wide range of topics related to the media industry, including media ethics, digital media, gender representation, and career advancement.
The Media Mavens workshop is an initiative that aims to promote diversity and inclusivity in the media industry, providing a safe and supportive space for women to share their experiences and insights. It is an event that promises to be informative, engaging, and empowering the women journalists and content creators in Chennai.
This event will take place on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, starting at 10.00 AM at JP Hotel, Koyambedu. Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of the Lok Sabha, will be the Chief Guest, while Ms. Gautami Tadimalla, Board Member of the Central Board of Film Certification, will be the Guest of Honor. Shri. S. Venkateswar, Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Chennai will preside over the event, Shri. M. Annadurai, Additional Director General of the Press Information Bureau in Chennai, will deliver the keynote address.
The program will feature a range of topics relevant to women in media, including breaking stereotypes, ethical considerations and reporting on gender-based violence, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's role in shaping India's media landscape, women in leadership positions in newsrooms, navigating misogyny and harassment, digital safety, and more.
The event will feature eminent speakers from the media industry, including Ms. Sushila Ravindranath, a senior journalist who will speak on 'Women in Media: Breaking Stereotypes and Overcoming Challenges.' Ms. Ramya Kannan, Chief of Bureau - The Hindu, will discuss 'Covering Women's Issues: Ethical Considerations & Reporting on Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Sensitive Coverage.'
Ms. Leela Meenatchi, Joint Director, All India Radio, will talk about 'The Role of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Shaping India's Media Landscape.' Ms. Jennifer Arul, a senior journalist, will share her experiences on 'Women in Leadership Positions in Newsrooms & Navigating Misogyny and Harassment in the Newsroom.'
The event will conclude with an open discussion among the participants on 'Walking Ahead: Opportunities and Challenges for Women' and 'Digital Safety for Women in Media: Staying Safe in the Age of social media.' The discussion will be moderated by Kavitha Muralidharan, an independent journalist.